The Ratio Difference

Last week we got our 2:1 IMC ratio back for Covid patients. And honestly? It's made a WORLD of difference. Of course it helped in all the obvious ways like 1 less round of med passes, 1 less assessment to do, and a whole lot less charting. But what it really did was give us … Continue reading The Ratio Difference →

In CTL We Trust

Care Team Leaders (CTL), or Charge Nurses, are an incredible breed of nurses. But what does it take to be a really good one? Be a strong advocate for your nurses and nursing assistants. In doing so, you are looking out for our professional and personal wellbeing. This allows us to feel comfortable bringing you … Continue reading In CTL We Trust →

They’re Still Your Patient

It is no secret that Covid-19 will change the world of nursing forever. It has been a unique experience for patients being ruled out or positive for Covid in that it is more unknown than most diagnoses. Each patient has their own understanding of the situation, whether that is from watching the news, reading Facebook … Continue reading They’re Still Your Patient →

How I Did It

Am I qualified to write this? I mean, I did go. And pass. And graduate. So sure, what the heck. My top 10 tips to tackle the beast that is nursing school. Have nursing friends. See Nurse Friends Hanging Out for full reasoning behind this. But it is fairly self explanatory.Have non-nursing friends. This is … Continue reading How I Did It →

Life After Orientation

Wait...you mean I have to do this by myself? Take all my own patients?? Coordinate my own transfers??? Make decisions???? This week was my first off of orientation, and I gotta say, it actually went well! I went into each shift with an I-can-do-this mindset and an acceptance that it'd be okay if I still … Continue reading Life After Orientation →

Thank U, Night Shift

For the first year and a half of my nursing career, I was on the night shift. 7pm-7am. I was kind of the ideal night nurse, actually. No kids or family, wasn't in school, lived close by, and had always been good at taking naps. For the most part, it worked out well. When I … Continue reading Thank U, Night Shift →

“Just Doing My Job”

This morning I was informed one of my patients, and their family, was ready for a terminal wean. Basically, they were ready to withdraw interventions that may prolong an otherwise natural passing while providing patient comfort through medication. After report, the reality of the situation hit me... Today I was going to help this patient … Continue reading “Just Doing My Job” →

Thick Skin, Strong Heart

A nurse's schedule is deceiving. Only working three days a week. Granted, they are three 12-hour shifts, but still. Only three days. A lot happens in those three days. Heck, a lot happens in twelve hours. My last shift was emotionally draining. I experienced polar opposite patient encounters depending on which room I walked into. … Continue reading Thick Skin, Strong Heart →

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